ASW Approved Mental Health Professional - (AMHP Hub) (POC)
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £544.32 per week |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | VENOT Services Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Adult Social Care – Mental Health
Hours: 21.6 hours per week (3 days)
We are seeking an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the AMHP Hub within Adult Social Care. The role involves undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and providing expert professional leadership across mental health services.
The post holder will coordinate and complete assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983, working with individuals with complex mental health needs to ensure appropriate, lawful, and person-centred outcomes. You will work closely with health partners, emergency services, and internal teams, including attending court where required.
You will provide specialist advice, consultation, supervision, and mentoring to social work colleagues and AMHP trainees, supporting high-quality practice, service improvement, and compliance with statutory duties. The role also contributes to service planning, safeguarding activity, partnership working, and continuous improvement across Adult Social Care Mental Health Services.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with AMHP warrant
Registered with Social Work England
Strong knowledge of Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation
Experience working with complex mental health cases
Ability to work rota patterns including out-of-hours arrangements
Enhanced DBS clearance
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled AMHP looking for a part-time role within a professional, supportive, and high-performing mental health service.
Hours: 21.6 hours per week (3 days)
We are seeking an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the AMHP Hub within Adult Social Care. The role involves undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and providing expert professional leadership across mental health services.
The post holder will coordinate and complete assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983, working with individuals with complex mental health needs to ensure appropriate, lawful, and person-centred outcomes. You will work closely with health partners, emergency services, and internal teams, including attending court where required.
You will provide specialist advice, consultation, supervision, and mentoring to social work colleagues and AMHP trainees, supporting high-quality practice, service improvement, and compliance with statutory duties. The role also contributes to service planning, safeguarding activity, partnership working, and continuous improvement across Adult Social Care Mental Health Services.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with AMHP warrant
Registered with Social Work England
Strong knowledge of Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation
Experience working with complex mental health cases
Ability to work rota patterns including out-of-hours arrangements
Enhanced DBS clearance
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled AMHP looking for a part-time role within a professional, supportive, and high-performing mental health service.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.